Physical Activity as a Mediator Between Race/Ethnicity and Changes in Multimorbidity
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There was a significant increase in multimorbidity over time. Initial levels and changes in multimorbidity over time varied significantly across individuals. Indirect effects of the relationship between race/ethnicity and changes in multimorbidity as mediated by physical activity were significant, consistent with the mediational hypothesis. Black respondents engaged in significantly lower levels of physical activity than White respondents after controlling for covariates, but there were no differences between Hispanic and White respondents once education was included. Discussion: These results provide important new information for understanding how modifiable lifestyle factors may help explain disparities in multimorbidity in mid-to-late life, suggesting greater need to intervene to reduce sedentary behavior and increase physical activity
Developmental psychology · Environmental health · Ethnic group · Latent growth modeling · Marital status · National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey · Physical activity · Physical therapy · Population · Race (biology · Structural equation modeling · Chronic Disease Management Strategies · Health disparities and outcomes · Healthcare Policy and Management · Medicine · Psychology · Demography · Gerontology
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